Pakistan is weighing the option of ‘boycotting’ the remaining Asia Cup 2025 fixtures unless the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaces match referee Andy Pycroft.
The row emerged during the high-voltage Pakistan-India clash when Pycroft allegedly instructed Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands — a move the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists was in breach of ICC regulations.
In protest, the PCB has lodged a formal complaint with the ICC, calling for the immediate removal of the referee.
The board has underscored that Pycroft’s actions undermined the spirit of the game and violated established protocols.
According to insiders, the PCB has made it clear that Pakistan’s continued participation in the tournament hinges on corrective measures by the ICC.
